bsmphilly.com Topics: donald knuthhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/topics/donald-knuth/?utm_medium=RSSbsmphilly.com Topics: donald knuthen-usWed, 13 May 2015 20:31:39 -0500Actor lives out his dream in 'The Lion King'http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/13/actor-lives-out-his-dream/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Jelani Remy said he &ldquo;grew up&rdquo; with <i>The Lion King</i>, and for the last three-plus years, he&rsquo;s humbled to perform in the classic show.</p> <p>Remy and the rest of the cast are headed to the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, for a run that begins on May 20 ...Tom WaringWed, 13 May 2015 20:31:39 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/13/actor-lives-out-his-dream/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBustleton musician releases album to honor his late fatherhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/11/bustleton-musician-releases-album-honor-his-late-f/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Matt Roach looked ahead to March 12, 2015, the 30th anniversary of the passing of his father.</p> <p>&ldquo;I was trying to think of a way to honor him,&rdquo; he said.</p> <p>Roach, 43, is married and lives on Nester Street in Bustleton, but his roots are on Aldine Street in Mayfair.</p> ...Tom WaringWed, 11 Mar 2015 17:02:41 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/11/bustleton-musician-releases-album-honor-his-late-f/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSForever Frankfordhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/22/forever-frankford/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Frankford football has been around forever, and the Pioneers&rsquo; stadium shows it.</p> <p>The rustic stands are cracked, the scoreboard unreliable and the playing surface worn, a patchy mix of green grass and brown dirt. The stadium is as old-school as the program, which, despite a long history of star players, ...Ed MorroneWed, 22 Oct 2014 19:26:05 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/22/forever-frankford/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWitnessing the wonder of fatherhoodhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/11/witnessing-wonder-fatherhood/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>I remember as if it were yesterday.</p> <p>I was watching a tall man with very broad shoulders as he held a tiny baby, looking into her face with something difficult to describe: a mix, perhaps, of love, awe, relief, apprehension and deep, deep pleasure.</p> <p>That man, our son-in-law David, had ...Sally FriedmanWed, 11 Jun 2014 16:59:02 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/11/witnessing-wonder-fatherhood/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSThe road to recoveryhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/4/road-recovery/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>To hear Tom Bayer and his two best friends from the Father Judge wrestling team tell it, the night of March 21 was like any other.</p> <p>The lives of these three seniors were set to change soon, yes, when high school graduation would give way to college and the great ...Ed MorroneWed, 04 Jun 2014 15:35:00 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/4/road-recovery/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLynne Abraham endorses Leach in primaryhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/7/lynne-abraham-endorses-leach-primary/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Former District Attorney Lynne Abraham has endorsed state Sen. Daylin Leach in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary.</p> <p>"As a lifelong Philadelphian who has served the city as its district attorney for 19 years, I know how important it is to have strong representation in Washington. We need a tireless ...Tom WaringWed, 07 May 2014 17:33:45 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/7/lynne-abraham-endorses-leach-primary/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCandidates discuss issues at recent forumhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/26/candidates-discuss-issues-recent-forum/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Four candidates from both major parties campaigning for the 13th Congressional District seat occupied by Democratic Rep. Allyson Schwartz met in an evening forum hosted by the Willow Grove NAACP on March 17 at First Baptist Church of Crestmont.</p> <p>Present were Democratic candidates state Sen. Daylin Leach, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh ...Matt SchicklingWed, 26 Mar 2014 18:28:35 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/26/candidates-discuss-issues-recent-forum/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBourbon and Branch replaces 30-year-old Liberties restauranthttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/4/bourbon-and-branch-replaces-30-year-old-liberties-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>On Friday,&nbsp; Feb. 21, Northern Liberties got a new addition to its already impressive diversity of restaurants and bars. &nbsp;</p> <p>Bourbon and Branch, recently purchased by chef Alex Carbonell, opened its doors on the site of the historically significant Liberties restaurant at 705 N. 2nd St., just above Fairmount Avenue. ...Gregory PacanaTue, 04 Mar 2014 17:18:06 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/4/bourbon-and-branch-replaces-30-year-old-liberties-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDevelopment may transform vacant Port Richmond blockhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/28/development-may-transform-vacant-port-richmond-blo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>At a meeting Thursday evening, the Port Richmond Community Group voted 18-5 in support of a proposed development that would turn a vacant block into 36 new homes.</p> <p>Philadelphia&rsquo;s Zoning Board of Adjustments will take the group&rsquo;s letter of support under advisement at a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 12 ...Ali EavesTue, 28 Jan 2014 21:30:46 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/28/development-may-transform-vacant-port-richmond-blo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMalvern theater's 'Cinderella' has local tieshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/1/malvern-theaters-cinderella-has-local-ties/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>For local actor Tom Teti, worry and a little bit of "what if&rdquo; preceded the work.</p> <p>For a great deal of his life, Teti said he loved the idea of writing and acting, but chose instead to major in history in college and become a teacher. It was one of ...Rita CharlestonWed, 01 Jan 2014 20:51:40 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/1/malvern-theaters-cinderella-has-local-ties/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCouncil overrides mayor’s med zone vetohttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/dec/11/council-overrides-mayors-med-zone-veto/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Last Thursday, Mayor Michael Nutter vetoed a bill that would require zoning variances for medical offices and drug-treatment facilities in the Northeast&rsquo;s 6th and 10th councilmanic districts.</p> <p>Council members voted the same day to override the mayor&rsquo;s veto, 16-1. Bill Green didn&rsquo;t support the override, according to City Councilman Brian ...John LoftusWed, 11 Dec 2013 20:44:51 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/dec/11/council-overrides-mayors-med-zone-veto/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS"When it comes to animals, she's not selfish at all"http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/dec/11/when-it-comes-animals-shes-not-selfish-all22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>On Ariana Candelarina&rsquo;s Christmas list, you can find items pretty typical of a 9-year-old girl. One item that stands out, however, concerns a cause bigger than herself.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Animals need a Christmas, too,&rdquo; said Candelarina, of Bridesburg, who since 2010 has been collecting donations for the Pennsylvania SPCA to help shelter ...Carolan DiFioreWed, 11 Dec 2013 16:12:05 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/dec/11/when-it-comes-animals-shes-not-selfish-all22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNew Northeast medical practices must now seek zoning varianceshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/27/new-northeast-medical-practices-must-now-seek-zoni/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>City Council last week made it more difficult to open up a methadone clinic in the Northeast.</p> <p>However, an ordinance introduced by Councilman Bobby Henon and Brian O&rsquo;Neill doesn&rsquo;t specifically target drug-treatment clinics, O&rsquo;Neill told members of the Greater Bustleton Civic League on Nov. 20.</p> <p>The measure, which was passed ...John LoftusWed, 27 Nov 2013 18:26:08 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/27/new-northeast-medical-practices-must-now-seek-zoni/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSStrength through supporthttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/13/strength-through-support2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Three years ago, Deneen Raysor and Jo Ann Runewicz dutifully installed the floor to their co-owned fitness facility and martial arts school, themselves.&nbsp;</p> <p>Located just outside of Somerton on Pine Road in Huntingdon Valley, Urban Boot Camp/CrossFit Northeast Philly as well as the UBC StrikeForce MMA academy are the working ...Nicole FortunaWed, 13 Nov 2013 18:13:56 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/13/strength-through-support2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWhat’s your NoLibs story?http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/5/whats-your-nolibs-story2222/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Jennifer Baker once found artistic inspiration in the wreckage of a neighborhood.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, she&rsquo;s working on uncovering its history, with the help of other residents.</p> <p>Baker, an artist who lives in Swarthmore but&nbsp;whose studio is located on Third and Green streets, lived on American Street in Northern Liberties years ago ...Mikala JamisonTue, 05 Nov 2013 16:06:09 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/nov/5/whats-your-nolibs-story2222/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSThe ‘Model Block’ makes its debuthttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/11/model-block-makes-its-debut22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>East Girard Avenue cuts right through the heart of Fishtown &mdash; it&rsquo;s the perfect thoroughfare upon which businesses and residences can plant their feet, as rampant development on Frankford Avenue creeps to the east.&nbsp;</p> <p>The logistics aren&rsquo;t so simple. East Girard is essentially a highway. It&rsquo;s so wide and heavy ...Mikala JamisonFri, 11 Oct 2013 20:23:56 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/11/model-block-makes-its-debut22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRagdolls’ reign atop the Catholic League continuinghttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/9/ragdolls-reign-atop-catholic-league-continuing2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>In 2012, the Archbishop Ryan girls soccer team didn&rsquo;t lose its first game of the season until Nov. 6. It was the Ragdolls&rsquo; only blemish of the season, a 1-0 first round state tournament defeat at the hands of Central Bucks West.</p> <p>The win punctuated a 19-1-1 season that saw ...Ed MorroneWed, 09 Oct 2013 17:47:28 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/9/ragdolls-reign-atop-catholic-league-continuing2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDon’t miss ‘Anything Goes’ at the Jardel Rec Centerhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/25/dont-miss-anything-goes-jardel-rec-center2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As the Jardel Drama theater company prepares for three weekend performances of <i>Anything Goes</i>, director Rachel Hrynczyszyn thinks the cast has the right mix of community theater veterans and newcomers.</p> <p>&ldquo;We have a good, responsive group,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We have some people who&rsquo;ve been doing theater for years. For others, ...Tom WaringWed, 25 Sep 2013 17:59:14 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/25/dont-miss-anything-goes-jardel-rec-center2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPort Richmond mother attacked, recovering at homehttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/4/port-richmond-mother-attacked-recovering-home22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Barabara Zimath, a 12-year employee of the Wawa at Richmond Street and Allegheny Avenue, was waiting on the 2600 block of Richmond Street for the number 15 bus to her 6 a.m. work shift on Wednesday, Aug. 28. At approximately 5:45 a.m., she was viciously attacked.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to Philadelphia Police ...Mikala JamisonWed, 04 Sep 2013 15:02:20 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/4/port-richmond-mother-attacked-recovering-home22/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSA warm welcomehttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/aug/14/welcome-home2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Welcome to Philly. Welcome to Lawncrest.</p> <p>"Welcome home.&rdquo;</p> <p>Since&nbsp;2011,&nbsp;that sentiment &mdash; Welcome Home &mdash; has been the name the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Lutheran Children and Family Service have given first to a small furnished house on the 6000 block of Colgate St. and then on the 500 ...John LoftusWed, 14 Aug 2013 18:58:43 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/aug/14/welcome-home2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS